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Haute Route, April 2023

The “most beautiful” of all ski crossings begins with mixed weather: it’s raining in Le Tour, so we strap our skis to our backpacks and set off along the summer trail toward Refuge Albert 1er. At 1,800 meters, the rain turns to snow, and…
On the summit slope of the Weisshorn

Weisshorn, August 26

Weisshorn (4,505 m) – High-altitude hike along the East Ridge At 4,505 meters, the Weisshorn is the second-highest mountain whose massif lies entirely within Switzerland’s borders. For me, Michael, a mountain guide, this majestic four-thousander…
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Allalinhorn-Hohlaubgrat, July 26

Our ascent gets off to a very comfortable start: From Saas-Fee, the cable car takes us to the Morenia station. From there, we enjoy a leisurely 1.5-hour hike to the beautifully situated Britannia Hut. After a break, we spend the afternoon doing…
At Castor, 4,225 m

Monte Rosa Classic, Spaghetti Tour with the Dufourspitze

This 5-day high-altitude trek in the Valais Alps—often referred to as the legendary “Spaghetti Loop”—is a Monte Rosa traverse like no other. It takes us over several 4,000-meter peaks up to the highest point in Switzerland. Day 1: Kick-off…
At the summit of the 4505 m high Weisshorn

Weisshorn, July 25

A summit rising 3100 meters above the valley floor is a rare find. The Weisshorn in the Valais Alps is one such example. The 1500-meter ascent to the hut alone—with no cable car in sight—is a tour in itself. But then, at 2 a.m. the next…
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Lenzspitze-Nadelhorn, Aug. 25

The encircling of the Hohbalm Glacier or the traverse of Lenzspitze and Nadelhorn are among the classics in the Mischabel Group. This tour is beautiful, long, and challenging. The rock that forms the two peaks is mica schist – generally unpopular…

Gran Combin Überschreitung, August 25

Der Gran Combin ist eigentlich mehr als ein Berg, fast schon ein kleines Gebirge, ja ein gewaltiges Massiv im Unterwallis. Dieser südwestliche Eckpfeiler der Walliser Alpen gleicht einer Burgfestung: ein gletscherbedecktes Gipfelplateau bricht…

Dent Blanche, August 25

After a period of cool, showery weather, we manage to reach this fantastic summit in central Valais. The Cabane de la Dent Blanche is located at 3507 m, so the tour is relatively short if you consider the elevation gain alone (but you "pay"…

Nadelhorn, Juli 25

Nach einigen Tagen mit kühlem, regnerischem Wetter gelingt uns dieser wunderschöne, zentral in der Mischabelgruppe gelegene 4000er. Die Temperaturen sind kalt, die Luft klar und Neuschnee der letzten Tage bedeckt den Gletscher und die Felsen…

Dom, July 25

At 4,545 meters, the Dom is the highest inland mountain in Switzerland, meaning its entire massif, including all its ridges, is located within the country. In July, the first half of summer, conditions are still good. There had been some fresh…